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A Thai Drivers License is easier to get
if you have an International Drivers License (IDL). Then you will only need
to take a vision and response test and a depth perception test. If you do not
have an IDL, you must take a driving test and a written test with 30
questions and pass 23 of them.
test. You will need the following:
- Medical Certificate. Any clinic in Pattaya will issue you one. Take your passport to
prove your identity. Cost appx 100 baht.
- International Drivers License photocopy
- Drivers License copy from your home country
- Photos: As of May 30, 2008, the drivers
license office takes your photos
- Certificate of Residence, a Work Permit or a
Non-immigrant visa valid for 60 days or longer
- Passport with signed photocopies of the
photo page, visa page, and the most recent entry stamp page
- A fee of 205 baht for car license and/or
motorcycle fee of 155 baht
TIP: If you have a motorcycle
license and an auto drivers license, you will need
two sets of everything.
Directions
to Pattaya Drivers License Office: It is located off Hwy 36 to Rayong.
On Sukhumvit
Road go 5Km north of Pattaya Nua Rd
to the Hwy 36 Exit to Rayong (exit on the
“right”). On Hwy 36 go 5 Km and you will see a large green
overhead sign saying “Hwy 7 to Chonburi and Bangkok turn left; Hwy
36 to Rayong straight ahead.” A short way
after you pass under the sign there is a 2’ high by 5’ wide
arrow-shaped white sign with black Thai writing pointing to the right. You
will also see a dirt road area through the ditch of the median where vehicles
have been crossing to the other side to get to the driver’s license
office. You may wish to go down further and u-turn back as a makeshift
crossing is dangerous. Once you cross the highway exit you will be on the
paved road that leads to the office. Approximately 150 meters back toward
office the road will make a left turn. After the turn you will see an area
that serves food,
makes photocopies, laminates drivers licenses and offers insurance (on your
left). On your right is a two story buildingwhere
you will apply for your license. Enter the second gate into the parking lot
and park. Go upstairs to the second floor.
TIP: If you are a member of the Pattaya
City Expats Club, a club member will drive you to the
licensing office at no charge.
Five
Year License: You must have
a one year Thai Drivers license in effect for one year before the 5 year
license can be granted. Your one year license must have expired to apply for
a 5 year license.
Lost
License: You must go to your
local police station and report the loss or theft of your license. A police
report will be made. You must then take the police report to the Drivers
License Office so that a copy of your previous license can be processed.
Thai
International Driver’s License: The requirements for a “Thai” International
Driver’s License are the following: Copy + originals of your
car/motorbike licenses, Original Passport + copy, Residence Certificate, (2)
passport size photos.
Location – Bldg 4, 2nd floor, 1032
Soi Pawatyothm, Ladpow, Chattuchak, Bangkok. Phone:
02-272-3618
Directions: Pattaya
bus to Bangkok,
exit “On Nut” BTS line (2 stops before Ekamai
Bus Terminal). Thake BTS to Mochit
line terminal and exit. Take taxi/motorbike to Land Transport Office. The
office is 10 minutes from Chattuchak Weekend
Market.
Process: Present your documents at the
information desk for review and to complete a form for International Drivers
License; Go to the directed window and leave your documents in the in-box.
Your name will be called within 30 minutes. You will pay 500 baht and leave
with your license.
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